Rectal generator.



J. B. WAGONER, DECD. A. M. WAGONER'. ADMINISTRATRIX. RECTAL'GENERATOR. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 14. 1914.

l m fi 0 Patented Au 10, 1915.

men 7 Jfinmfi WOIZQI; Zeceas JAMES B. WAGONER, DECEASED, LATE 0F LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, BY ALMA M.

' WAGONER, ADMINISTRATRIX, OF SAN FRANCISGOQCALIFORNIA.

RECTAL GENERATOR.

To all 107mm it may concern.

7 Be it known that JAMES B. VVAGONER, deceased, formerly a citizen of the United States, residing in the city and county of Los Angeles and State of California, has invented a new and useful Improvement in Rectal Generators, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to rectal generators wherein a permanent magnet operates in conjunction with suitable electrodes of dissimilar metal secured to and in contactwith said permanent magnet; and the objects of this invention are first, to provide improved means for generating a mild electrical current in a device of the character described; second, to provide improved means for insuring the contact'of detachable electrodes with the permanent magnet; third, to provide a generator of the class described that will be durable, easily constructed and inexpensive; and fourth, to provide a device of the character described that will generate a mild electric current when applied. These several features may be accomplished by means of the device disclosed in the drawings forming a part of the present specification wherein like character of reference are used to designate similar parts throughout the said specification and drawings, and in which Figure 1 is an enlarged elevation of the generator disclosing the electrodes and the pear-shaped head. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the generator. Fig. 3 is an elevation of the permanent magnet and the electrodes thereon, the other portions of the generator having been omitted.

Referring to the drawings the numeral 1 is used to designate a permanent tubular magnet composed of a comparatively short piece of tubing of proper length and diameter and threaded at both ends thereof. Electrodes 3 and 4 of dissimilar metal are mounted upon the magnet 1 near the ends thereof and are provided with beveled or chamfered edges, the purpose of which will hereinafter be more fully described. An enlarged head 5, of dielectric material, preferably pear-shaped, is screwed onto one threaded end of the magnet l and is provided with a central bore 6 which communi- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 10, 1935;

Application filed September 14, 1914. Serial N 0. 861,734.

cates with the interior of the tubular magnet 1. A second head 7, for manipulation purposes, is also composed of a dielectric material and is provided with a central bore 8 and screwed onto the other threaded end of the magnet 1. Also mounted upon the tubular magnet 1 and between the electrodes 3 and at is a cylindrical band 9 of dielectric material arranged to insulate the said electrodes 3 and 4 from each other. The band 9, as well as the inner ends of the heads 5 and 7, have beveled edges arranged to engage the beveled edges of the electrodes 3 and 4:. v

The electrodes 3 and 4 are composed preferably of copper and zinc respectively, and as these metals are comparatively soft it is evident that when the heads 5 and 7 are screwed toward each other on the tubular magnet 1 that the beveled edges of the band 9 and the said heads 5 and 7 will engage the beveled edges of the electrodes 3 and 4 and force the same snugly and firmly onto the said tubular magnet l and thereby insure proper electrical contact.

The central bores 6 and 8 of the heads 5 and 7, respectively, provide a very important feature in connection with this invention, as the electrolytic action set up by the magnetic couples causes decomposition to take place and a constant evolution of gases follows, which should be removed as fast as they are generated, and the central bores thus provide a means to discharge the same immediately.

The peripheries of the central band 9 and the electrodes 3 and 4 are flush so as to present a smooth uninterrupted surface which will facilitate insertion and prevent discomfort.

It is obvious from the foregoing that the generator hereinbefore described is adapted to produce a mild electrical current that is beneficial to the parts to which it is applied. Itis also obvious that the beveled edges employed are adapted to insure a proper electrical contact of. the electrodes with the tubular magnet.'

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is l. rectal generator comprising a permanent magnet; a pair of electrodes of dissimilar metals on opposite ends of said-magnet and electrically connected therewith.

2. A rectal generator comprising a permanent magnet; a pair of electrodes of dissimilar metals on opposite ends of said magnet, electrically connected therewith; and insulating material between said electrodes.

3. A rectal generator comprising a tubular permanent magnet; an enlarged member remember of insulating material on each endof said magnet; a pair of electrodes of dissimilar metals on the magnet and electrically connected therewith; and insulating material between the two electrodes.

6. A rectal generator comprising a permanent magnet; electrode on each end thereof, and connected therewith; an insulating band between said electrodes, the body of the generator having enlarged ends.

7. A rectal generator comprising a permanent magnet; an electrode on each end of the magnet electrically connected therewith,

said electrodes being of dissimilar metals;

insulating material between the electrodes; and an enlarged, removable member of insulating material at each end of the magnet.

8. A rectal generator comprising a permanent tubular magnet threaded at each end thereof; electrodes of dissimilar metal on each end of the magnet; a band of dielectric material on the magnet and between the electrodes; and a head composed of dielectrical material screwed onto each threaded end of the magnet and arranged to secure the electrodes onto'the said magnet.

9. A rectal generator comprising a permanent tubular magnet having threads on each end thereof; electrodes of dissimilar metal mounted upon the tubular magnet and in electrical contact therewith, said electrodes having beveled edges; a band of dielectric material mounted upon the magnet between the electrodes and having beveled edges thereon adapted to engage the beveled edges of the electrodes; and an enlarged head of dielectric material screwed onto each end of the tubular magnet and having beveled edges adaptedto engage the beveled edges of the electrodes said heads also having central bores arranged to communicate with the center of the tubular magnet.

In witness whereoi I have hereunto set my signature in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ALMA M. 'NAGONER, Admim'stmtm'ee of the estate 0/ James B.

Wagoner, deceased. Witnesses:

IRENE Downer, JAMES MGCUE. 

